In a surprise crossover that has thrilled fans worldwide, BTS’ Jin has teamed up with Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise for an upcoming episode of Run Seok Jin, Jin’s solo variety show. Known for its light-hearted, adventure-packed format, the show will now feature a special segment with Cruise, blending the worlds of K-pop and Hollywood in an unprecedented collaboration.
Tom Cruise, currently on a promotional tour for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (MI 8), landed in South Korea on May 7. This marks his 12th visit to the country, and he brought along an impressive lineup director Christopher McQuarrie, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Pom Klementieff, and Greg Tarzan Davis. Amidst press events and fan interactions, Cruise carved out time to record a segment with Jin, sending fans into a frenzy.
Tom Cruise to reportedly appear on JIN’s variety show ‘Run Jin.’ pic.twitter.com/pwYmVO48Sn
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News of the collaboration went viral almost instantly. Fans couldn’t believe two global icons would appear on the same screen. Adding fuel to the excitement was Jin’s previous Run Seok Jin episode, Jin Wick, where he showcased his action chops. Fans joked that Hollywood might be his next step, with one commenting, “Bro’s gonna make it to Hollywood!”
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Although Cruise recorded his appearance solo for the show, the buzz surrounding the episode is massive. Meanwhile, director McQuarrie participated in a “Master’s Talk” alongside Korean filmmaker Choi Dong Hoon to discuss the craft of filmmaking.
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning hits Korean theatres on May 17 and promises an adrenaline-filled cinematic experience. But for many fans, the real thrill lies in seeing Tom Cruise and BTS’ Jin share the spotlight, making this collaboration one of the most memorable moments in global pop culture this year.
